What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Greece?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Greece is to train and fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Greece?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Greece is to train and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Greece?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Greece. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Greece?

The distance between Reading and Greece is 2505 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Greece without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Greece without a car is to bus which takes 42h 2m and costs €160 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Greece?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Reading to Greece, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Greece bus from?

Reading to Greece bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Greece bus arrive?

Reading to Greece bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Greece?

Greece is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:13 AM in Reading and 6:13 AM in Greece.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Greece.

Reading to Greece - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Greece by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Athens International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LHR - ATH
7h 23m
€106–298
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Athens International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LGW - ATH
8h 2m
€89–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
5. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Square
42h 2m
€160–224
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens
30h 23m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)LGW - HER
7h 43m
€96–310
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)LGW - SKG
7h 49m
€112–260
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)STN - SKG
8h 14m
€103–330
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Athens International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LTN - ATH
8h 12m
€101–335
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
45h 30m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
2d 9h
€193–337
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Athens
31h 32m
€568–893

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,505.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Greece?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 42h 2m.

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